Pirro Ligorio

Objective: To make a living through art and architecture

Summary:
· Created many works of art for my patron, who was the governor of Tivoli
· Became a member of the Congregation of the Virtuosi al Pantheon
· Was personal architect for the Cathedral of Ferrara
· Built many casinos and statuaries
· I also reconstructed the court for the Sapienza at the University of Rome

Education:
· Taught mainly by My father
· Picked up some information/technique from other Native Naples
· Learned while serving as painter to many patrons

Experience:
· Didn’t attend college
· Learned from father
· Employed by many great rulers like governor of Tivoli, Pontiff, and some Popes

Activates:
· Member of Congregation of the Virtuosi al Pantheon
· Created many great works of art
· My architecture was magnificent
· Designed chapels, schools/universities, and even small palaces